Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician at Agropur summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine and emergency maintenance on processing and packaging equipment to ensure continuous plant operation and compliance with safety regulations. Duties include mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs, preventive maintenance, and working closely with production teams to minimize downtime. The role requires 2 to 5 years of maintenance experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Maintenance Technician I performs routine and break down maintenance on processing and packaging equipment and is responsible for keeping the plant running and in compliance with all rules and regulations by using safe methods of equipment repair/upkeep.

Relocation assistance of $5000 (certain conditions apply)

How Agropur invests in YOU:

• Starting Rate: $33.46 hourly

• Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00

• Schedule 2-2-3 12h shift 6pm to 6am

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions

• 3 Weeks PTO

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Advancement Opportunities

• Healthy work/life balance

• Effectively communicate with crew from previous and current shifts.
• Work closely with production Supervisors, line leaders and production crews to answer questions and receive as much information as possible to perform the work successfully.
• Efficiently repair/replace valves and pumps (seals, steams, O rings, seats, bearings, etc.)
• Effectively perform electrical wiring (switches, outlets, starter, motor leads, etc.).
• Effectively perform sanitary welding and moderate pipe fitting (stainless, copper, pvc, etc.).
• Perform utility inspections (boilers, air systems, WWTP, water systems, ammonia, HVAC, security, etc.), adjusting as needed.
• Effectively update and install equipment.
• Efficiently perform regular and preventative maintenance related to the plant, equipment, and grounds in compliance with standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and safety policies as enforced by OSHA.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment during the packaging/production process as needed.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Work closely with production to minimize downtime while maintaining quality.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all plant area processes.
• Accurately read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
• Complete and update work orders using in-house systems.

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all plant area processes.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

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Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Required:

• 2 to 5 years of experience
• Maintenance/repair experience or training required.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude required.

Certification/Licensure

Required:

• None

Skills Required:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
• Able to follow written, verbal and/or diagrammatic instructions; solve practical problems; interpret verbal and written instructions; logical thinking to solve problems including abstract and concrete variables; address practical problems.
• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.); interview to gather information; advise others on alternatives/options; read,…